Jorge Manrique
@jorgemanrique
Senior IT Coordinator delivering bilingual remote support, migrations, and secure IT operations across Latam.
What I'm looking for
I’m a bilingual technical support and IT coordinator with 15+ years of experience delivering high-impact remote support across the USA and Latam. I bring a first-contact resolution mindset, pairing strong troubleshooting with clear, proactive communication.
In my current role as an IT Coordinator, I coordinate rollouts of new technologies and software platforms, acting as the primary point of contact between internal IT teams, vendors, and end users. I manage project workflows and task assignments using ITSM tools, track deliverables, and oversee SLAs and escalations across multiple initiatives.
I specialize in high-visibility migrations and implementations—leading a strategic migration of a corporate file server to the cloud and directing the end-to-end ERP migration from Siigo to Siesa (on-premise to cloud). I ensure data integrity validation, user adoption, and full transparency through detailed documentation, change logs, and meeting summaries.
Security and operational governance are central to my approach. I’ve served as a Local IT Security Officer aligned to ISO 27001 standards, administering access, improving audit readiness, and supporting compliance-driven rollouts. Earlier roles strengthened my foundations through help desk, systems engineering, and security auditing across enterprise environments.
Experience
Work history, roles, and key accomplishments
IT Coordinator
Levare Services
Jan 2022 - Apr 2026 (4 years 3 months)
Coordinated the rollout of new technologies and software platforms, serving as the primary liaison between internal IT, vendors, and end users to resolve requests efficiently. Led cloud file server migration and managed end-to-end ERP migration from Siigo to Siesa (on-premise to cloud), ensuring data integrity and user adoption.
Help Desk Agent
Samana Group
Apr 2021 - Jan 2022 (9 months)
Provided remote IT support to Itau Bank users across New York, Miami, and the Bahamas, troubleshooting desktop, Microsoft Office, and peripheral installation issues. Managed Jira tickets and documented knowledge base content in Confluence while supporting virtual server environments.
Systems Engineer
Parker Drilling Company
May 2010 - Apr 2021 (10 years 11 months)
Delivered first- and second-level technical support for the Colombia division, managing helpdesk tickets and meeting SLA commitments. Managed infrastructure change work including ERP implementation, VoIP telephony migration (Cisco IP), company Windows 10 migration, Citrix virtualization deployment, and a datacenter relocation with zero unplanned downtime.
Information Security Supervisor
Citibank Colombia S.A.
Sep 2007 - May 2010 (2 years 8 months)
Administered user access across bank applications and operating systems to maintain information security compliance and audit readiness. Supported technology rollouts and platform changes by coordinating access provisioning and documentation, and improved collections support response times through a structured support strategy.
Independent IT Security Reviewer
Citibank Colombia S.A.
May 2004 - Sep 2007 (3 years 4 months)
Conducted security audits across Unix, Windows, AS/400, Oracle, and SQL environments, documenting findings and tracking remediation actions. Monitored audit logs for privileged accounts and escalated potential security incidents through the appropriate response channels.
Education
Degrees, certifications, and relevant coursework
Universidad de Cataluña
Diploma in Cybersecurity, Cybersecurity
Completed a Diploma in Cybersecurity at Universidad de Cataluña in 2020.
Universidad de Cataluña
Project Management, Project Management
Completed Project Management training at Universidad de Cataluña in 2020.
Universidad de Cataluña
Internal Auditor (ISO 27001), Information Security Auditing
Completed Internal Auditor training/certification for ISO 27001 at Universidad de Cataluña in 2020.
Universidad de Cataluña
English B2 (CEFR), English
Completed English B2 certification/program (CEFR) at Universidad de Cataluña in 2020.
Universidad de Cataluña
Integrated Internal Auditor (ISO 9001/14001/OHSAS 18001), Quality & Environmental Auditing
Completed Integrated Internal Auditor training for ISO 9001, ISO 14001, and OHSAS 18001 at Universidad de Cataluña in 2020.
Centro Colombo Americano
English B2 (CEFR), English
Completed an English program at the B2 level (CEFR) at Centro Colombo Americano in 2018.
SGS Colombia
Completed a training/certification with SGS Colombia in 2017; the specific program details are not provided.
Universidad Autónoma de Colombia
B.Sc. Systems Engineering, Systems Engineering
Earned a B.Sc. in Systems Engineering from Universidad Autónoma de Colombia in 2004.
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